Choosing Window Valances When Making Curtains

Part of the Video Series How to Make Window Curtains

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Learn the various types of window valences with tips and techniques on how to make your own curtains in this free home decorating video.

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Choosing Window Valances When Making Curtains
Hello! My name is Lindsay on behalf of expertvillage.com. In this clip I’m going to be showing you how to make a valance. There are three different kinds of valances that you can make, there’s a basic valance which is straight or short fabric panel that can be stapled to a mountain board or it can have a rod pocket opening. There’s also a scarf valance that is normally 6 to 8 yards of fabric that is draped over a rod and also you can drape it over wall sconce. The third one is a called a blouson valance it is similar to the basic valance except this one is going to have two layers, it is self lined and you sew through both layers, it is also going to be stuffed with either tissue paper, newspaper, you can even use plastic bags and it makes it pouf at the bottom. A valance can be pleated, gathered, have a rod pocket opening or it be mounted to a mountain board. And today I’m going to show you how to make a blouson valance.

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Expert: Lindsay Sanders is a multi-talented artist and fashion designer who resides in Texas. Read More